Photo Courtesy Schwing America Inc. Schwing America emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2010. Its German parent is now being acquired by China-based XCMG. China's Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, or XCMG, is acquiring a majority stake in Germany's Schwing Group GmbH. The deal, announced at the Intermat construction show in Paris last month, confirms earlier reports in ENR and falls on the heels of another Sino-German acquisition, that of Putzmeister Holding GmbH by Sany Heavy Industry Co. Ltd.German management will remain in charge, said XCMG in a statement. The 78-year-old Schwing brand name is a critical part of XCMG's "strategic
Courtesy Volvo Trucks North America Mean Green beat its own speed records last month at Wendover Airfield in Utah. Related Links: New Natural-Gas Pickup Trucks DOE's Chu at the Green Truck Summit Proving once again that green technology and performance can come in the same package, Volvo has shattered its own record for the world's fastest hybrid truck.The Sweden-based company's modified diesel-electric haul tractor, dubbed "Mean Green," beat its own top speed April 27 at Wendover Airfield in Utah.The truck, which is equipped with a diesel engine and electric motor that generate a combined 2,100 horsepower and 5,000 lb-ft of
This week we look at a hydraulic excavator from John Deere, an imaging thermometer from DeWalt, utility locators from Radiodetection, and a Tier 4 Final diesel engine from Cummins. Click here to begin the slide show.
Courtesy Joe Woolhead/Silverstein Properties New York City is moving to a national testing model for licensing crane operators. Related Links: In One Week, Crane Operators Receive A License to Learn Video: Learning to Fly Crane regulation in New York City has had its ups and downs, but the city hopes to make work safer by boosting the requirements of operators working there. One part of the city's controversial new licensing program, announced earlier this month, is outsourcing crane operator exams to the private sector. The move has attracted praise and criticism alike.By July 1, 2013, all crane operators working in
Photo courtesy of Schwing America Inc. Schwing is a major manufacturer of concrete pump trucks, stationary pumps, truck mixers and batch plants. Related Links: XCMG Said Taking Stake in Schwing XCMG Buys Majority in Schwing (Reuters) China's Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, or XCMG, has acquired a majority stake in Germany’s Schwing Group GmbH, news agency Reuters says. The deal confirms earlier reports in ENR during the "World of Concrete" show in Las Vegas.German management will remain in charge, said XCMG Chairman Wang Min in a statement. The 78-year-old Schwing brand is a critical part of XCMG’s “strategic development" for expanding
Linea Plus is an in-wall radiator unit that features Low-H2O technology, which allows the unit to heat quickly with relatively low energy consumption. It is well suited for use in low-temperature hydronic systems and with renewable-energy sources, such as solar or geothermal. The Linea Plus' design allows for any kind of pipe or vent to be hidden behind the front panel. It has a maximum surface temperature of 109° F, even when the water temperature is 194° F. It is available as a freestanding or wall unit in 25 different colors. Jaga North America; www.jaga-usa.com Featuring an integrated LED driver,
The Manitowoc 16000 Crawler Crane now is available with a fixed-jib option as well as the standard luffing jib. The fixed jib has a 93-metric-ton (102-ton) capacity and a maximum length of 42.7 m (140 ft). The new jib reduces rigging time for lift applications in which a luffing jib is not required or feasible. Manitowoc Cranes; 920-684-6621; www.manitowoc.com The Atlas Copco Boomer E1 C-DH drill rig features a drilling coverage area of up to 95 sq meters, or 1,023 sq ft. This reach is a significant improvement over the company's earlier diesel-hydraulic face-drilling rig, the L1 C-DH. The rig
Related Links: The Top 10 Equipment Rental Companies Contractors are facing tough times. Many have scaled back, cut costs and adapted to doing more with less in order to survive.As a result, equipment rentals are flourishing as a means of lowering overhead expenses by trimming debt, licensing fees, taxes, insurance and maintenance."Although it may seem counterintuitive, rental companies should be heartened by all this uncertainty," says Frank Manfredi, president of equipment research firm Manfredi & Associates, Mundelein, Ill. "The uncertainty will drive equipment users to use rentals more and more."One company that has benefitted from the weak economy is United
This week we look at an electric tensioner pump designed for wind-turbine installations and highly portable subcompact band saws. Click on the image to begin the products slide show.
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